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$83+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Des Moines (DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — DSM
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sun 3/8
Sun 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Virginia to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 6, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/68:00 am
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop12h 16m
Frontier
Mon 3/98:21 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop15h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/102:00 pm
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop30h 16m
Frontier
Mon 3/308:21 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop14h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/168:00 am
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop12h 16m
Frontier
Mon 4/68:14 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop19h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$225
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/910:38 pm
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop12h 27m
Frontier
Wed 3/118:21 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop20h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 2/6$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/98:00 am
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop12h 16m
Frontier
Mon 3/308:21 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop14h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/122:00 pm
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop30h 16m
Frontier
Mon 3/308:21 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop14h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:00 pm
DCA
-
DSM
2 stops16h 45m
Frontier
Mon 3/308:21 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop14h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$253
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/17:00 am
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop7h 29m
Frontier
Mon 5/42:20 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop25h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/58:00 am
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop11h 42m
Frontier
Fri 3/68:21 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop19h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/102:00 pm
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop30h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/293:22 pm
DSM
-
DCA
2 stops29h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/117:31 pm
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop25h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/188:21 pm
DSM
-
ORF
2 stops12h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/198:00 am
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop11h 47m
Frontier
Mon 2/237:17 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop25h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$264

Find flight deals from Virginia to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated February 6, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$83
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$401
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/20

8:00 am-6:19 pm

1 stop11h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

7:17 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 58m

$269

GreensboroDes Moines

GSO - DSM

GSODSM

Greensboro/H. Point

Thu 4/23

8:18 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

7:11 am-3:22 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$269

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/7

5:20 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

6:20 am-1:58 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$271

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/8

7:13 am-1:46 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

5:01 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$271

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/19

8:00 am-11:12 pm

1 stop16h 12m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

8:38 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops24h 16m

$278

GreensboroDes Moines

GSO - DSM

GSODSM

Greensboro/H. Point

Wed 2/18

6:52 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 27m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

5:43 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$279

RoanokeDes Moines

ROA - DSM

ROADSM

Roanoke

Fri 2/20

5:33 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

3:24 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$279

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/16

8:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 4/19

8:30 am-7:24 pm

2 stops33h 54m

$314

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/16

7:53 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 3/22

3:59 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop28h 03m

$314

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Wed 2/18

7:31 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop28h 41m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

7:45 pm-10:42 am

2 stops13h 57m

$316

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Virginia to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines (average of $171). Flying from Virginia to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $360). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Virginia to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Virginia?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from Virginia.

  • How long is the flight from Virginia to Des Moines?

    Departing from Virginia to Des Moines will take you 4h 31m. Airlines will cover a distance of 827 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Virginia to Des Moines one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $117. Delta flights start at $118 while deals on American Airlines start at $183 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to Des Moines?

    The most popular flight routes from Virginia to Des Moines are Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Des Moines, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Des Moines and Raleigh-Durham - Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Virginia to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Virginia to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Virginia to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Virginia to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Virginia to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines (average of $171). Flying from Virginia to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $360). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Virginia to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Virginia to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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